The phrase "wast turned by" can be phonetically transcribed as /wɑːst tɜːnd baɪ/. The word "wast" is an archaic form of "was" and is spelled with an "a" instead of an "e." The word "turned" is spelled with a "t," despite the fact that it sounds like a "d." Finally, the word "by" is spelled with a "y" instead of an "i" because of its function as a preposition. Together, this phrase describes something that was changed or converted by something else.